Winnipeg police arrest 9 in crime suppression effort in William Whyte
The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) says it has launched a crime suppression initiative in the William Whyte neighbourhood following a surge in violent crime in February.
The area saw three homicides last month—two on February 15 in the 300 block of Alfred Avenue and another on February 27 in the 500 block of Magnus Avenue. Police also responded to multiple firearm-related offences, arsons, and assaults, raising concerns among both the community and law enforcement.
Crime suppression initiative
Canadian woman returns home after being detained by U.S. immigration officials
A Canadian woman detained for nearly two weeks by immigration officials in the United States is back on home soil, her mother confirmed.
Alexis Eagles said her daughter, Jasmine Mooney, landed at the Vancouver International Airport at around midnight Saturday and returned to her home in the city.
Eagles said she was at the airport to greet her 35-year-old daughter, along with friends of the businesswoman and former actress.
Get active and bid on great sports & recreation deals this weekend!
This weekend, you won’t want to miss the Classic 107 Online Auction, presented by Penner Auctions!
We've got a fantastic selection of sports, recreation, and fitness items to help you get active and enjoy some outdoor fun. From pickleball memberships to bikes, and even gift cards for local stores, there’s something for everyone to jump into this season.
Here’s a look at some of the top sports and recreation items up for bid:
Hudson's Bay to liquidate entire business, still seeking additional capital
Despite holding out hope it can avoid a full shutdown, Hudson's Bay says it is planning an "immediate" liquidation that would begin next week and wrap up in June.
In a late Friday announcement, Canada's oldest company said it couldn't secure the necessary financing to keep at least some of its empire alive.
King Charles signalling support for Canada as Trump talks annexation: royal watchers
A maple tree, a red dress and a ceremonial sword may seem like cold comfort for Canadians hoping to hear their head of state defend them against U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated pitches to annex their country.
But royal watchers say King Charles is showing subtle support for Canada in the only way he can, given his politically neutral role.
Celebrating women's accomplishments through the magic of puppets
It’s one thing to use puppets to tell fairy tales, but this weekend at the West End Cultural Centre, they will be used to tell a “prairie” tale.
One for Sorrow, Two for Joy is a creation of music and puppetry that tells the story of a woman alone on the prairies of western Canada at the turn of the 20th century who takes life into her own hands as a nurse in the First World War and then as a farmer in the Alberta foothills.
Jets roll past Stars in front of electric Canada Life Centre crowd ▶️
The Winnipeg Jets took down the Dallas Stars 4-1 in front of a sold-out Canada Life Centre crowd last night.
It was a showdown between the top two teams in the Central Division and Western Conference, and the Jets showed they're the real deal. The win gives them a 10-point lead in the division.
Kyle Connor led the way with two goals and an assist, while Mark Scheifele picked up three assists. Dylan Samberg and Morgan Barron also scored, and Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves.
Shamrocks & Symphonies: Irish music for your Saturday morning
Good morning, Winnipeg! As we approach St. Patrick's Day, let's immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of Irish music. Here's a playlist for this Saturday, March 15, at 9 a.m., featuring selections that celebrate Ireland's musical heritage.
Strong winds gusting up to 90 km/h expected across southern Manitoba, warnings issued
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for parts of southern Manitoba, with strong gusts reaching up to 90 km/h this morning.
Areas under the warning include Morden, Winkler, Altona, Morris, Steinbach, St. Adolphe, Emerson, Vita, and Richer. The winds are expected to ease this afternoon and diminish further this evening.
Environment Canada warns that the strong winds may cause damage to buildings, including roof shingles and windows, and could knock down tree branches or power lines, leading to possible utility outages.
Using grief as a lens at Martha Street Studio
Grief is more than just an emotion. It’s a lens through which we see the world.
This is the driving idea behind as the wind blew: the ground beneath me / at the water’s edge / in its path, the latest exhibit on display at the Martha Street Studio in the Exchange District.
“It is a very long title,” admits artist Martha Crawley, though it does the job of covering the three bodies of work that the exhibit contains.